Birth of Thomas More
Thomas More is born in London and later becomes a humanist scholar, Speaker and Lord Chancellor before opposing Henry VIII's religious supremacy.
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1478 in England
Explore 19 historical events and records for England in 1478.
Historical records for England in 1478
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February
Birth of Thomas More
Thomas More is born in the City of London.
Treason
Convicted by Parliament for High Treason
Trial
Convicted by Parliament for High Treason
Death of George of Clarence
Death of George of Clarence
Execution
Executed for treason
Treason
Executed for treason
Birth of Thomas More
Birth of Thomas More
Succession
Anne Neville inherited the Lordship of Glamorgan.
Succession
Females could not exercise the Lordship in their own right, so the title immediately transferred to Isabels husband, the Duke of Clarence.
Succession
On his death in February 1478, the title passed to Anne and was henceforth exercised by her husband, Richard of Gloucester.
Succession
The title had been held by her father and on his death had passed to Annes elder sister Isabel Neville.
Other events (month unknown)
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of St Andrews
Birth of Edward Stafford
Birth of Edward Stafford, his father is attainted & executed for rebelling against Richard III when Stafford is 5
Capture of Warwick
Takes possession of Warwick castle after the execution of George of Clarenc
Execution
Created Earl of Warwick after the execution of George of Clarence
Execution
Takes possession of Warwick castle after the execution of George of Clarenc
Peerage
Created Earl of Warwick after the execution of George of Clarence
Reform of Parliament
Parliament bans football in order to keep up the standard of archery
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